Beetroot contains betaine , a substance which relaxes the mind & is used in other forms to treat depression. It also contains trytophan which is also found in chocolate believed to promote a self of well being. Recent claims suggest that it helps to lower blood pressure,beetroot is a good source of iron & folate – natural occurring folic – acid. It’s belived that beets originated somewhere in ancient Eygypt during the reign of the 3rd dynasty.
The Victorians used the juice of beetroot to dye there hair & as a form of make-up to put on there cheeks to make them rosy. Beetroot is one of the sweetest vegetables often with a ten percent level of sugar, which gradually releases into the body. Did you know that eating 200g of cooked beeroot has the same health benefits as drinking 500ml of fresh juice. Beetroot grows best in well drained, fertile soil thats had well rotted garden compost or manure. Before sowing add a handful of general purpose fertilizer per square meter.
Always remember to read the sowing instructions on seed packets
Blog & Research by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)
